Operating Guide
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Contents
- Product Identification
- Safety Labels with Text
- Safety Labels without Text
- Safety Label Location
- Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
- Read Operator’s Manual
- Keep Children Away from Mower
- Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
- Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
- Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
- Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- Avoid Injury from Hot Surfaces
- Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
- Safety
- Machine Cleanout
- Operating Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using the Park Brake
- Checking Fuel Level (If Equipped)
- Using Hourmeter and MowerPlus™ Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
- Using Key Switch and Headlights
- Starting the Engine
- Idling the Engine
- Stopping the Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Hydrostatic Transmission
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Cruise Control (If Equipped)
- Engaging and Disengaging Mower
- Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- Using Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Using Accessories
- Choosing Mower Blades
- Mowing Tips
- Towing Loads
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Emissions Service Information
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System (If Equipped)
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter on models not equipped with the John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (S100 and S110)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (S120, S130, and S140)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (S160, S170, and S180)
- Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
- Checking Spark Plug
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- Service Transmission
- Service Mower
- Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave (42 in, 48 in, and 54 in Mower Deck)
- Removing Mower Deck (42 in Mower Deck)
- Removing Mower Deck (48 in and 54 in Mower Decks)
- Installing Mower Deck (42 in Mower Deck)
- Installing Mower Deck (48 in and 54 in Mower Decks)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 in Mower Deck)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48 in and 54 in Mower Decks)
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades
- Sharpening Blades
- Balancing Blades
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
- Filling Fuel Tank
- Lifting Machine
- Checking Tire Pressure
- Removing and Installing Hood
- Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
- Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
- Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Warranty
- John Deere Quality Statement
- Service Record
- Slope Gauge
- Index
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6. Inspect the paper lter element (C) without removing it. If the paper
lter element is damaged or dirty, replace with new lter:
● Clean air cleaner base very carefully, preventing any dirt from
falling into carburetor.
● Carefully pull the paper element from the air cleaner seat (D).
● Install new paper lter element back onto air cleaner seat.
7. Install air cleaner cover and tighten knobs. Do not overtighten.
8. Lower hood.
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Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (S160,
S170, and S180)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
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5. Loosen two knobs (A) and remove cover (B).
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine
through a damaged lter element:
● Do not wash paper element.
● Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against
another object.
● Do not use pressurized air to clean element.
● Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged or the
seal is cracked.
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6. Pull lter assembly from air cleaner base (C). Inspect the foam
precleaner (D) without removing it. If the foam precleaner is dirty:
a. Remove it from the paper lter carefully.
b. Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid
detergent. Do not use oil.
c. Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a
dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
7. Inspect the paper lter element (E). If the paper lter element is
damaged or dirty, replace with new lter.
8. Clean air cleaner base very carefully, preventing any dirt from
falling into carburetor.
9. Install foam precleaner on paper lter element.
10. Install new lter assembly back onto air cleaner base.
11. Install air cleaner cover and tighten two knobs.
12. Lower hood.
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Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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2. Inspect lter (A) for dirt and damage, wash or replace if required.
a. Remove cover (B) and remove emission lter (A) from under
rear of fender deck.
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